Prime Minister attends ASEAN-Russia 35th anniversary summit

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Prime Minister attends ASEAN-Russia 35th anniversary summit

16/06/2026

02:13

Việt Nam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng leaves for Russia on 16 June. The Việt Nam’s Prime Minister will lead a high-level delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Summit, with bilateral activities in Kazan from 16 to 18 June. The trip underscores the ASEAN-Russia strategic partnership, as well as the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Việt Nam and Russia.

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